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P250 GRD

1997 Saab 900

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

179,632 mi
Last recorded179,632 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Saab 900103,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 GRD
MakeSaab
Model900
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 179,632 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 179,632 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 175,161 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 175,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 May 2009 169,535 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2009 169,528 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2008 165,808 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 165,808 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2007 160,540 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 155,986 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 155,986 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 900?

Based on 358,142 MOT tests across 40,566 vehicles.

67.7%
Pass Rate
3,962
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
40,566
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,771
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,261
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 13,034
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 11,409
position lamp(s) not working 11,155
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P250 GRD is a 1997 Saab 900 in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1997 Saab 900 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 103,926 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 900 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,771 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P250 GRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 900 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 29 years old, this Saab 900 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P250 GRD registered?

P250 GRD is a 1997 Saab 900, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P250 GRD safe to buy?

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